Mt. Binacayan | Montalban, Rizal
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“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” —Edmund Hillary
I love mincing the awe-inspiring views at the summit: clouds, feathered creatures showing off their flying prowess and the aerial view of the low-lying hills. These are only some of what you can photograph atop. There is no other way to experience this exquisite feeling of amazement when you see the world at the higher level-literally and figuratively-than to hike for it.
Since we had a long vacation we decided to hike Mt. Binacayan in Montalban, Rizal. It is the twin mountain of Mt. Pamitinan. It was an easy trail and a budget friendly hike for us. We really want to experience the sea of clouds in mt. binacayan but since we left at 7:00am in cubao we doesn't able to see it.
After you go for a hike, you can also went to Wawa Dam where you can enjoy the cold water and the awesome scenery of the place.
Photo-ops after we register.
Mt. Binacayan (424+) masl
The start of our hike. Go for it.
The struggle is real. The trail was easy but so tiring. And it was so hot.
The scenery while we had our water break.
Amazing view.
Team Matikas
view from one of the peak in binacayan
On top of the summit.
That nerve wracking pose that our tour guide wants us to achieved.
GoPro Hero 3 shot at the top of the summit.
"Tamang panahon lang talaga makakapagsabi, kung kelan ka mahuhulog sa tamang tao." #HugotSaBinacayan
Found my adventure buddies.
I don't fear heights or fear this kind of dare-devilish thing. You were put on this earth to achieve your greatest self, to live out your purpose, and to do it courageously. So don't waste time doing nothing, do extreme, do more of what makes you happy.
MT. BINACAYAN EXPENSES:
- Php 50.00/each - Cubao to Montalban, Rizal
- Php 10.00/each - Montalban, Rizal to Wawa Dam
- Php 60.00/each - Environmental Fee
- Php 400.00/group of 6 persons - Tour Guide (It depends on your group but there was no fixed price for the tour guide.)
Total Expenses: Php 250.00/person back and forth.
(food not included but there's a lot of carinderias nearby or you should bring some packed lunch for your group)
PERSONAL NOTES:
- Bring 2L of water because hiking in binacayan is not easy as it seems.
- Wear thick shoes and wear hand gloves because the rocks in Mt. Binacayan are sharp and it can cut yourself.
- Better wear long sleeves if you don't want your skin to burned.
- Bring snacks/food
- There was no signal in binacayan.
- The hike is 3-4 hours back & forth depends upon your phasing.
- After climbing Mt. Binacayan you can either go to another mountains like Mt. Pamitinan and Haponang Banoi. Or You should try to visit Wawa Dam.
Be an explorer. Get lost. Travel often.
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